Jonesboro, AR -
The Florida Atlantic University women's soccer team dropped its Sun Belt Conference opener 3-0 to Arkansas State University on Friday in Jonesboro, Ark. The Red Wolves scored two first-half goals and pulled away to win the league opener for both schools.

FAU drops to 4-4 on the season, while Arkansas State improves to 3-4-2. The Owls return to the pitch on Sunday, September 25, at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.

Arkansas State did not waste much time grabbing the early lead as a goal from Jessica Jinglad came two minutes into the match. The scoring opportunity came following a rush by Ashley McMurtry. Michele Clark gave the Red Wolves a 2-0 advantage in the 25th minute after a shot was deflected into the near post.

The Red Wolves capped the scoring as Kara Nitti found the back of the net with two minutes remaining in the match.